People

Pirow Cronje. | Newsreel

AI key to supporting students’ transition to work

An Australian online training company, dedicated to transitioning young people from school into work, is aiming to become 100 percent AI native by disrupting itself
Read more 27 May 2025
Man with autism working from home. | Newsreel

Working from home can benefit employees with autism

Autistic workers are more productive working from home, but need be managed carefully to maintain mental health. A new study from the Curtin Autism Research Group showed
Read more 26 May 2025
Young people at skate park. | Newsreel

Adolescents need more support to build a future

Almost three-quarters of the world’s adolescents will be living in cities within 25 years, raising fears of increased poverty and isolation for young people. A new
Read more 22 May 2025
New Brisbane Airport Executive General Manager Commercial Scott Norris. | Newsreel

Norris lands lead commercial role at Brisbane Airport

Brisbane Airport has a new executive to oversee its commercial operations. Scott Norris will begin as the new Executive General Manager Commercial at the end of June,
Read more 15 May 2025
Woman lonely at work. | Newsreel

Opportunity for workplaces to combat loneliness

Businesses are well positioned to tackle loneliness, with a new report urging organisations to take a leading role in combating the societal issue. The University of
Read more 15 May 2025
Sussan Ley. | Newsreel

Ley first female leader of federal Liberals

By Michelle Grattan The federal Liberal party has elected its first female leader, with Sussan Ley narrowly defeating Angus Taylor, 29-25. Ley, 63, who was deputy leader
Read more 13 May 2025
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. | Newsreel

Full list of new Federal Government Ministry

Re-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his new-look Federal Ministry. Prime Minister Albanese said they would be sworn in by Governor-General Sam
Read more 13 May 2025
Woman taking a break at work. | Newsreel

Quarter of Australians skipping work breaks

More than a quarter of Australian employees don’t take breaks during their work day, according to a new survey. Conducted by workplace supplies business COS to
Read more 13 May 2025
Queensland Magistrate Jessica Keir. | Newsreel

New Magistrates for busy Queensland courts

Three new Magistrates have been appointed to the Queensland Magistrates Court. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said Deborah Mitchell, Adam Johnson, and Jessica
Read more 12 May 2025
Former Australian Olympic Swimmer Cate Campbell. | Newsreel

Sporting stars to advise on QAS transition

Sporting greats dominate the new Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) Advisory Board. State Sports Minister Tim Mander said the new eight-member board would be chaired by a
Read more 8 May 2025